Buy to let mortgages, popular in the UK, offer an excellent way to get into real estate investing, especially in a housing market that is on the rise. While it is true that these mortgages, like all mortgages, are harder to qualify for since 2008, they are still available and are attractive to many investors….
Category Archives: Home
Rent, Lease or Buy? That is the Question
In the personal finance world, there is always one question that comes up constantly. Should we rent or buy our house? Sometimes we also get should I buy or lease a car? Let’s focus on the 2nd one today. I just bought a used car and it is in the shop right now getting it’s…
Could we be looking at a triple-dip housing crash?
Although a triple dip housing crash in 2012 may not seem likely to affect much in such a volatile economy, it will mark yet another year of difficulty. By most estimates, a real estate crash in 2012 is pretty much inevitable and some analysts are predicting a 99% chance of recession. Those are insurmountable odds….
Cheap Apartment Pitfalls to Watch For
If you see a sign for an apartment that you really like, and the price is affordable, it might not be the deal you imagine it to be. Many apartments out there tout great prices and claim that they have the best deal out there. While the value might not be terrible, the apartment might…
Renovate Your Property’s Value
Since purchasing your dream home a number of years or even decades ago, you have begun to notice changes that need to be made to outdated or unfashionable features such as the colour scheme, wallpaper, fittings and storage areas. Perhaps you want to make some significant structural changes to better suit your home to your…
